Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator

Actalent; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator in Falls Church, VA to support an active cardiology trial. You will work 20 hours per week, primarily on recruitment, pre-screening, and study documentation, coordinating with researchers and participants.

Ideal candidates have hands-on clinical research experience, 2+ years with EMR and EDC, and strong organizational and communication skills to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical research experience in a coordinator role.
• Minimum 2 years in patient recruitment.
• 2+ years with EMR and EDC systems.
• GCP training and regulatory knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with participants and staff.
• Ability to work Mon-Fri 20 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential participants via chart reviews in EMR to identify eligibility.
• Conduct phone screenings and answer questions about procedures.
• Support patient recruitment activities and maintain recruitment logs.
• Coordinate participant appointments and send reminders.
• Enter study data accurately and verify quality of data.
• Handle data discrepancies and resolve queries with staff.
• Support regulatory documentation and source documentation management.
• Maintain compliant source documentation under GCP and privacy rules.
• Prepare lab kits and coordinate handling with staff.
• Collaborate with investigators and clinical teams for smooth operations.

Skills

Clinical Research

EMR experience

EDC experience

GCP

Data entry

Organization

Pre-screening

Recruitment

Tools

EMR systems

EDC systems

Data capture tools

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

This full-time Clinical Research Coordinator role based in Falls Church, VA offers an opportunity to support an active cardiology clinical trial and contribute directly to successful study enrollment. You will work 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and play a key role in pre-screening participants, coordinating study activities, and maintaining accurate documentation. The position requires hands‑on clinical research experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate confidently with participants and research staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed chart reviews using electronic medical records (EMR) to identify potential study participants who meet protocol eligibility criteria.
• Perform phone screening of potential participants to assess eligibility, explain study procedures, and address initial questions.
• Lead and support patient recruitment activities for the clinical trial, including outreach, follow-up, and maintaining recruitment logs.
• Coordinate participant appointments, including scheduling and sending reminders to ensure timely attendance and protocol adherence.
• Enter study data accurately into designated systems and perform data verification to maintain high-quality, reliable datasets.
• Manage query resolution by reviewing data discrepancies, clarifying information with research staff, and updating records as needed.
• Conduct participant follow‑up activities, including telephone or electronic outreach, to collect ongoing study information and reinforce visit compliance.
• Support regulatory documentation processes, including maintaining study files, organizing source documents, and ensuring proper storage and version control.
• Maintain secure and organized source documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and privacy requirements.
• Provide lab kit support, including preparing kits for study visits, tracking specimen collection needs, and coordinating with study staff for proper handling.
• Collaborate closely with investigators, research staff, and clinical teams to ensure smooth day‑to‑day trial operations.
• Apply attention to detail and follow study protocols precisely to uphold data integrity and participant safety throughout the trial.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator in an active clinical research setting.
• At least 2 years of experience in patient recruitment for clinical trials or research studies.
• At least 2 years of experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) and Electronic Data Capture systems (EDC).
• Proficiency in chart review and pre‑screening patients to assess eligibility against study criteria.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and adherence to clinical research regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced research environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with participants and research staff by phone and in person.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry, documentation, and query resolution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting participant recruitment strategies for clinical trials, including outreach and follow‑up.
• Familiarity with clinical trial workflows, including scheduling study visits and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines within a structured MondayFriday schedule.
• Comfort working with various research systems and tools related to data entry, documentation, and source document management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with participants and collaborate effectively with research staff.
• Commitment to ethical research conduct and maintaining confidentiality of participant information.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Falls Church, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Falls Church, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Falls Church,VA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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